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South Africa's education minister has condemned the vandalism of 183 schools during nationwide lockdown as the number of affected schools stands at 183.
Minister Angie Motshekga said it was disheartening to see criminals destroy the children's infrastructure with "apparent impunity".
Equipment has been stolen in some of the affected schools and the minister urged locals not to buy the stolen property.
She said the ministry was working with the police boss to fast-track arrests in all affected areas and urged the public to assist by reporting suspects.
The South African Government News Agency tweeted;
[Read] Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, has condemned the incidents of vandalism, burglary and destruction of schools across several provinces since the start of the COVID-19 lockdown. @DBE_SA #Covid19SA #StayAtHome #day18oflockdown https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/school-vandalism-learners-will-be-hardest-hit …
There has been increased crime in the country that is currently on a three-week lockdown to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
President Cyril Ramaphosa said it was "despicable" that criminals were taking advantage of the lockdown when all state agencies were focused on the coronavirus pandemic.
